You will be delighted to learn that Jeremy Clarkson and the Reverend John Owen have a youthful connection.
What is it?
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Both went to Repton School?
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Yes, both are alumni although https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Old_Reptonians
does not list John Owen.
I will correct that.
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According to the Repton School Register (1557-1910), page 99, he was only there from August 1842 to June 1843.
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Roald Dahl's retelling of his time at Repton is the classic account
"Do you play chess?"
"Yes, but I prefer a game with a better chance of cheating."
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"Yes, but I prefer a game with a better chance of cheating."
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